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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB, Kolkata observes “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
Kolkata; October 01, 2023
In a remarkable display of determination, “Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath” under the aegis of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign was observed by Press Information Bureau, Kolkata today. Officers and staff members of PIB actively participated in organising swachhata activities. They cleaned the surrounding areas and urged the public to take active part in making the country swachh and clean. This initiative, aimed at promoting cleanliness and sanitation, brought together people from different walks to usher in cleanliness and hygiene across the country.
As a tribute to the Father of the Nation, this shramdan activity, which is a part of the larger Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, is targeted to launch a nationwide movement towards promoting cleanliness and hygiene in the country.
The theme for Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 is 'Garbage Free India'
Ministry of Home Affairs
IORA Meet on Disaster Risk Management concludes
Formulates Work Plan for priority
The meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association  Cluster Group on Disaster Risk Management  to strengthen cooperation in disaster response concluded here today.
The two-day workshop was organised by the Ministry of External Affairs  in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs , National Disaster Management Authority , National Disaster Response Force  and Indian Ocean Rim Association .
IORA is an intergovernmental organisation and has many disaster-prone countries among its 22 members and nine dialogue partners. Disaster Response Management  is one of its priority areas and its Action Plan  has specific goals to improve resilience in IORA countries.
Participants at the meet drew a draft work plan for DRM in IORA and deliberated on the need for establishing a DRM Core Group to take forward the agreed objectives under the Work Plan.
Discussions on strengthening cooperation in disaster response interventions, including deployment of response teams and mobilization of relief material to affected countries, were held. Besides, information exchange, sharing of best practices, data and early warning technologies were also discussed.
A total of 36 delegates from eight Member States, including India, and the IORA Secretariat participated in this meeting. Senior officials of MHA, MEA, NDMA and NDRF were also present.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
Vide notifications dated 10.02.2023, in exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint following Chief Justices/ Judges of High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court of India: -
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Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court
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As Judges of the Supreme Court of India
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Aravind Kumar , Chief Justice, Gujarat High Court
Ministry of Home Affairs
44 persons get Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards – 2017
The President of India has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2017 on 44 persons which includes Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 07, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 13 and Jeevan Raksha Padak to 24 persons. 07 awards are posthumous. The details are as under:-
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Shri F. Lalchhandama , Mizoram
- Shri Bablu Martin , Madhya Pradesh
- Shri K. Pugazendy , Puducherry
- Master Supreet Rathi , Delhi
- Shri Deepak Sahu , Madhya Pradesh
- Shri Satyavir , Delhi
- Shri Basant Verma , Madhya Pradesh
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Shri Sheikh Salim Gafur, Gujarat
- Shri Ravi Gorle, Andhra Pradesh
- Shri Rajendra Tukaram Gurav, Maharashtra
- Dr. Suneem Ahmad Khan, Jammu & Kashmir
- Shri B. Laltlanthanga, Mizoram
- Shri Lianhmingthanga, Mizoram
- Master Pankaj Mahanta, Odisha
- Shri Ameen Muhammed, Kerala
- Shri Bhanu Chandra Pandey, Maharashtra
- Smt. Reena Patel, Madhya Pradesh
- Shri Sujan Singh, Himachal Pradesh
- Shri Satyen Singh, Karnataka
- Master Zonuntluanga, Mizoram
Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Shri Hariom Singh Bais, Madhya Pradesh
- Shri Abin Chacko, Kerala
- Kum. Mamata Dalai, Odisha
- Master Abhay Das, Kerala
- Master Chirayu Gupta, Uttar Pradesh
- Shri Gaius James, Andaman and Nicobar
- Master Stephen Joseph, Kerala
- Master Hareesh K.H., Kerala
- Master Nishanth K.U., Karnataka
- Shri Pradeep Kumar, Delhi
- Shri Sachin Kumar, Uttar Pradesh
- Master John Lalditsak, Manipur
- Shri Pravin Kumar Mishra, Madhya Pradesh
- Shri Madan Mohan, Punjab
- Smt. Rajasree R. Nair, Kerala
- Shri Narender, Madhya Pradesh
- Master Tambe Pranay Rahul, Maharashtra
- Shri Sourabh Singh Rajput, Madhya Pradesh
- Shri Nimma Veera Venkata Ramana, Andhra Pradesh
- Kum. Yamini Sahu, Chhattisgarh
- Shri Prabhakar Gangadhar Sathe, Maharashtra
- Shri Surendra Sharma, Madhya Pradesh
- Shri Puran Mal Verma, West Bengal
- Master Zairemtluanga, Mizoram
2. Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards are given to a person for meritorious act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. The award is given in three categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. Persons of either sex in all walks of life are eligible for these awards. The award can also be conferred posthumously.
3. The decoration of the award  is presented to the awardee in due course by the respective State Government to which the awardee belongs.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Recently approved Highways Projects
A total of 34800 kms of NH length including 10,000 kms of residual NHDP stretches have been approved for development under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I at an estimated cost of Rs. 5, 35,000 Cr. So far, total 225 nos. of projects having an aggregate length of about 9613 kms have been appraised and approved under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I.
The project is expected to generate about 14.2 crores man–days of employment during the implementation of Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-I
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin J Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Army Commanders' Conference
(The Army Commanders' Conference, an apex level biannual event which facilitates conceptual level deliberations culminating in important policy decisions scheduled for April 2020 and postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic will now be organised in two phases. The first phase of the conference is scheduled from 27 to 29 May 2020 and the second phase in last week of June 2020.
The apex level leadership of Indian Army will brainstorm on current emerging security and administrative challenges and chart the future course for Indian Army. To ensure due diligence, decisions are taken through collegiate system comprising Army commanders and senior officers.
During the first phase which will be organised at South Block, various aspects pertaining to operational and administrative issues including studies pertaining to logistics and human resources will be discussed.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President’s Greetings on the eve of Buddha Purnima
The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has greeted people on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
Following is the text of the Vice President’s Message:
“I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima.
Buddha Purnima is a day to reflect upon the profound teachings of Gautama Buddha, who dedicated his life to guiding humanity towards nobility in thought and action. His message of non-violence, tolerance and peace has resonated across centuries, and continues to inspire us to build a society guided, above all, by empathy and harmony.
On this auspicious occasion, let us rededicate ourselves to the principles of Lord Buddha’s Dhamma, and strive to embody the virtues of compassion and kindness towards all beings.”
Following is the Hindi translation of the message:
मैं बुद्ध पूर्णिमा के शुभ अवसर पर सभी को हार्दिक बधाई और शुभकामनाएं देता हूं।
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा, महात्मा बुद्ध की शिक्षाओं को आत्मसात करने का दिन है, उन्होंने अपना जीवन विचारों और कर्मों द्वारा मानवता को श्रेष्ठता प्रदान करने की दिशा में समर्पित कर दिया। अहिंसा, सहिष्णुता और शांति का उनका संदेश सदियों से हमें एक सद्भावपूर्ण और समावेशी समाज के निर्माण के लिए प्रेरित करता रहा है।
इस शुभ अवसर पर, आइए भगवान बुद्ध के धम्म के सिद्धांतों के प्रति हम स्वयं को पुनः समर्पित करें, और सभी प्राणियों के प्रति करुणा और दया के गुणों को धारण करने का प्रयास करें।
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts release a pack of Picture Post Cards on “Architectural Icons of Goa” alongwith Special cancellation on “International Day of Monuments and Sites”
Panaji|Goa : 18th April, 2022
On the occasion of “International Day of Monuments and Sites”, on April 18, 2022, The Department of Posts released a pack of Picture Post Cards on “Architectural Icons of Goa” alongwith Special cancellation. The release done online simultaneously in the hands of Ms. Veena Srinivas, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai and Ms. Swati Pandey, Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji and Shri. Narasimha Swamy, Sr. Supdt. of Post Offices, Goa Division Panaji, in presence of Prof. Dr. Bernard Rodrigues, President, Goa Philatelic and Numismatic Society, Goa. The society members and other officers/officials of the Postal department were present for the realease online at Conference Hall, Tapal Bhavan, Panaji.
The design of Special cancellation on “International Day of Monuments and Sites”depicts the typicals traditional portuguese style window. The Postcard pack contains 04 Postcards on namely 1. Margao Municipality Building; 2. Panaji Old Secretariat ; 3. Fernandes Heritage Home; and 4. Braganza Mansion. This pack of Picture Post Card will be available for sale @ Rs.90/- each at Panaji Head Post Office.
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Prime Minister's Office
Meeting of Prime Minister with Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the margins of the 11th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS summit at Brasilia on 13 November 2019.
Prime Minister Modi invited the President of Brazil to be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day 2020. The Brazilian President has accepted the invitation with pleasure.
Both leaders agreed that on this occasion the two countries can comprehensively enhance our strategic partnership. PM Modi said that he looked forward to discussing matters relating to trade. He also outlined areas for potential investment from Brazil , including in areas of agricultural equipment, animal husbandry, post-harvest technologies and biofuels.
The President of Brazil expressed his readiness and informed PM that a large business delegation will accompany him to India. They also discussed other areas of cooperation including space and defence sectors. PM welcomed the decision of President to grant visa free travel to Indian citizens.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 156.76 Cr
More than 66 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 94.51%
2,71,202 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
7,743 Total Omicron cases detected so far; an increase of 28.17% since yesterday
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 15,50,377
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 13.69%
With the administration of more than 66 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 156.76 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,68,19,744 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1,03,90,230
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2nd Dose
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97,78,245
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Precaution Dose
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17,92,784
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,88,876
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2nd Dose
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1,70,49,834
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Precaution Dose
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14,45,001
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3,38,50,912
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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52,43,73,196
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2nd Dose
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36,77,87,472
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,74,63,780
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2nd Dose
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16,06,21,798
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,30,32,724
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2nd Dose
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10,05,59,109
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Precaution Dose
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10,81,493
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Precaution Dose
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43,19,278
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Total
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1,56,76,15,454
1,38,331 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,50,85,721.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 94.51%.
2,71,202 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 15,50,377. Active cases constitute 4.18% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 16,65,404 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 70.24 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 13.69% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 16.28%.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO DR ZAKIR HUSSAIN ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr Zakir Hussain, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Swachhta, Governance, and Service: Paving the Way for a Swachh Bharat
Mr. Chanchal Kumar, Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , together with senior officers and three IAS trainees from the Batch of 2021, today spearheaded a successful Shramdaan initiative at VigyanBhawan  in New Delhi.
This initiative was a testament to the unwavering commitment of the MDoNER team to contribute actively to the vision of a 'Clean and Healthy India.' The enthusiastic participation in the cleanliness drive underscores their dedication to making a positive impact on the nation's well-being.
During the Shramdaan, participants demonstrated their strong resolve to promote cleanliness, good governance, and dedicated public service, aligning with the vision of a Swachh Bharat. The collective efforts of Mr. Chanchal Kumar, Secretary MDoNER, senior officers, and the young IAS trainees serve as an inspiring example of how individuals and organizations can come together to drive change.
Mr. Chanchal Kumar, Secretary of MDoNER, expressed his gratitude to the entire team for their enthusiastic participation in the cleanliness drive. He reiterated the ministry's deep commitment to fostering cleanliness not only in their offices but also in institutions across the nation.
The successful execution of this Shramdaan initiative underlines MDoNER's dedication to cleanliness and its commitment to the Swachh Bharat campaign. Their efforts reflect the spirit of the Swachhta hi Sewa Campaign and the larger movement to create a Garbage-Free India.
Ministry of Finance
CBIC organises meeting of Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation  in Kochi
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  is organising a meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation  in Kochi from 08th to 10th May, 2019. India is hosting this meeting in its capacity as Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific region that it assumed on 1st July, 2018 for a two-year period.
The meeting will take stock of the progress being made in carrying forward the programmes and initiatives of WCO to promote, facilitate and secure the cross-border trade in the region and the capacity building and technical assistance required to achieve this goal.
This meeting is being chaired by Mr. Pranab Kumar Das, Chairman, CBIC. Reflecting the importance of the meeting, Customs delegations from more than twenty countries of the Asia Pacific region are participating, along with senior officials of the WCO and its regional bodies, i.e. Regional Office for Capacity Building  and Regional Intelligence Liaoning Office .
In his inaugural remarks, Chairman, CBIC reiterated the strategic principles guiding India, in its role as the Vice Chair of the Asia Pacific region, which are –
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Greater communication and connectivity within the region,
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 Harness technology advancements,
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Inclusive approach, and
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Consensus on core issues.
Mr Das highlighted the key focus areas on which considerable emphasis should be placed, such as implementation of trade facilitation measures, cross-border e-commerce transactions, building capacity of small island economies and the on-going review of the Revised Kyoto Convention .
Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, the Secretary General of the WCO, in his address emphasised the role of the customs in the current global scenario and the crucial role being played by the WCO in streamlining the cross border procedures, and in enhancing the security of global trade.
In addition to the discussions on the strategic priorities of the Asia Pacific region, the meeting is also deliberating on the work program of the WCO, the Vice Chair office presently being held by India, ROCB, RILO, security related issues, trade facilitation, e-commerce, performance measurement, trusted trader programmes, etc.
Recognising the importance of the collaborative approach between Customs and trade, a Trade Day was organised on 7th May, 2019 as a precursor to the meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs. In this day-long deliberation, representatives from trade & industry and think-tanks shared their insights and experiences that are expected to shape the thinking of customs administrations of the region in adopting policies and measures to promote trade facilitation and secure global trade, and promote ethical leadership.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Civil servants who are good in sports should be brought into sports administration: Hockey Olympian Dr. MP Ganesh
To earn and wear the India Blazer, was my greatest accolade: Ace cricketer Anjum Chopra
With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner and the country already in the ‘sports mode’, the Press Information Bureau  and Regional Outreach, Bureau  Chandigarh, today, organised a webinar on the topic “Women in Sports". Eminent international sportspersons Dr. MP Ganesh, Olympian & former captain of Indian men's hockey team and Ms. Anjum Chopra, former captain, Indian women's cricket team were the guest speakers. Both the speakers are Padma Shree and Arjuna Awardees in their fields.
In her welcome address, Smt. Devpreet Singh, Additional Director General, PIB, Chandigarh lauded the stellar achievements of women sportspersons who have made the country proud by overcoming various obstacles that line the way.
Dr. Mullera Poovayya Ganesh was also coach of the Indian team and awarded the Arjuna Award in 1973 and the Padma Shri in 2020. Ms. Anjum Chopra is a cricket analyst and the first woman sportscaster on television in India. She received the Arjuna Award in 2007 and the Padma Shri in 2014, for her accomplishments.
In a gripping conversation, answering a question from the audience, Ms. Anjum said, “Everyone needs encouragement, be it a male or a female member. However, the world is different for a man and a woman. Sports are generally associated with the male gender. It is our generation which will change this perception.”
When asked which role viz. of an ace cricketer, an actor or a commentator brought her the most happiness, she was quick to respond “To earn and put on the India Blazer, was my greatest accolade”.
Image: Guest Speakers Dr. MP Ganesh & Ms. Anjum Chopra during the webinar
In the engaging discussion on hockey, Dr. MP Ganesh said, "India needs to play its own game. India should have its own national coaches for players to form a constant long-term playing strategy. There is no dearth of talent in India." He also said that foreign coaches should only be called for short terms to resolve specific
He stressed that sports should be made a compulsory subject in the middle and high schools, as it will help India nurture a greater talent pool. When answering a question about involvement of sports persons in administration, Sh. MP Ganesh said, “Civil servants who are good in sports should be brought into sports administration and that too for long periods.”
Sh. Himanshu Pathak, Assistant Director, PIB Chandigarh moderated the session. The webinar was attended by students from various schools and colleges, coaches & trainee athletes from the regional centres of Sports Authority of India  and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting officials from the region.
Prime Minister's Office
Meeting between Prime Minister and H.E. Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Dr Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy on 31 October 2021.
Recalling their longstanding cooperation and personal friendship, Prime Minister complimented the Chancellor Merkel for her leadership in not just Germany but also at the European and global level. He committed to maintain the close Strategic Partnership with Dr Merkel’s successor.
The two Leaders expressed satisfaction at the close bilateral cooperation between India and Germany and pledged to deepen their trade and investment relations. They also agreed to expand the scope of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership to new areas, including Green Hydrogen.
Prime Minister conveyed best wishes to Dr Merkel for the future and invited her to visit India.
Ministry of Defence
Jobs Reserved for Ex-Servicemen
Reservation for Ex-servicemen in respect of Central Government jobs, including Railways, is governed by the ex-servicemen  Rules, 1979. These reservations are applicable to all Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’ Central Civil Services & Posts and posts up to the level of Assistant Commandant in all Central Armed Police Forces , which includes Border Security Force , Central Reserve Police Force , Indo-Tibetan Border Police , Sashastra Seema Bal  and Central Industrial Security Force .
The details of existing quota of reservation available for Ex-servicemen is as under:
- Reservation in Central Government Ministries /Departments including Central Armed Police Forces :
- 10% in all Direct recruitment posts up to the level of Assistant Commandant in Central Armed Police Forces .
- 10% in Direct recruitment posts in Group ‘C’
- 20% in Direct recruitment posts in Group ‘D’
Ø Reservation in Central Public Sector Undertakings:
- 14.5% in all Direct Recruitment Group ‘C’ Posts
- 24.5% in all Direct Recruitment Group ‘D’ Posts

- 100% in Defence Security Corps.
- Employment in Rajya Sainik Boards falls under the purview of the concerned State Government and each of the State Government has provided reservation/priority for appointment for Ex-servicemen in State Government jobs as per their welfare policy.
The reservation prescribed for ESM is Horizontal in nature and depend on occurrence of vacancies per year and not as per the number of Posts. Adequate number of ESM are not qualifying for these Posts for want of requisite educational qualification prescribed for the Posts.
The Government endeavors to explore every possible avenue for increasing employment opportunities for the Ex-servicemen through various initiatives including pre and post-retirement trainings and awareness programmes. Suitable training is also imparted to the willing Ex-servicemen to prepare them for self-employment ventures.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Achyutananda Samanta in Lok Sabha today.
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